Parking Enforcement Specialist (Updated)

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Position Summary:

Responsible for issuing citations using mobile LPR’s to vehicles parked in violation of FAU parking rules and regulations. Will also deploy vehicle immobilization devices (boots) on cars found to be scofflaws. Other duties include patrolling parking lots and garages for hazardous conditions, traffic control, interacting with the public on questions about parking at FAU, monitoring and troubleshooting parking meters, assisting motorist with battery boosts and keys locked in their vehicles. This position reports to the Parking Enforcement Supervisor.

Essential: Issues parking citations to drivers of illegally parked vehicles. Patrols parking lots and parking structures and reports the existence of hazardous conditions. Attaches vehicle boots and arranges towing services for vehicles as necessary. Assists in traffic and crowd control activities as assigned. Maintain close communications with dispatching personnel, using two-way radios or cell phones.

Essential: Relay information about incidents or emergencies to personnel using phones or two-way radios. Respond to and make radio dispatch calls regarding parking violations and complaints.

Identify vehicles in violation of parking codes, checking with dispatchers when necessary to confirm identities or to determine whether vehicles need to be booted or towed. Perform simple maintenance procedures on meter stations. Observe and report hazardous conditions such as missing signs in parking lots.

Essential: Enter and retrieve information pertaining to vehicle registration, identification, and status, using hand-held computers. Maintain assigned equipment and supplies such as hand-held citation computers, citation books, rain gear, and street cones. Provide information to the public regarding parking regulations and facilities, and the location of streets, buildings and points of interest. Inform the public about policies, services or procedures. Make arrangements for illegally parked or abandoned vehicles to be towed, and direct tow-truck drivers to the correct vehicles. Perform traffic control duties such as setting up barricades and temporary signs, and direct vehicle traffic as assigned.

Essential: Provide assistance to motorists needing help with problems such as keys locked in cars, or battery boost. Provides information and other general assistance to the university community and its visitors.  Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service  

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php  

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf   

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

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Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma and two years appropriate experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience. Able to lift 40 pounds, valid drivers license.

Salary:

$17.00 an hour.

College or Department:

Parking and Transportation

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 1:00pm - 10:00pm.

Application Deadline:

2024-04-14

Special Instructions to Applicant:

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at [email protected].
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter
OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.
REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email [email protected] or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.